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Burke's Speech On American Taxation is a historical text written by Edmund Burke in 1905. The book contains a transcript of Burke's famous speech in the British Parliament in 1774, in which he argued against the imposition of taxes on the American colonies. The speech is considered a pivotal moment in the lead-up to the American Revolution, as it articulated the colonists' grievances and challenged the British government's authority. In addition to the speech itself, the book includes an introduction by the editor, providing context and background information on the historical events surrounding the speech. The text is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Revolution, British colonialism, or the political philosophy of Edmund Burke.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.